Gosh, that is a hard decision! I don't know that I would choose chemo for a 2-4% difference. And I'm not sure that I think about chemo that makes your hair fall out as "low dose".
My decision was crystal clear - chemo (16 doses over 6 months) would increase my chances by a third. So I did it. I avoided the worst possibilities (no heart damage, wasn't hospitalised with infection) but I got everything else. It was tough and grueling. I was blessed to have a great support network that swung into action to help me through.
The main thing that helped me was to step forward into the treatment plan with a welcoming attitude. I chose to do it, so I would work with it as far as I could. Goodbye reluctance, hello welcome.
Make your decision and then don't mull over it. Step forward into the treatment with loving kindness.
Good luck!
Gillian
